US Bridges

Maple Av over Monroeville Avenue

PoorPosted for load

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 467001 over Monroe Ave · Structure no. 000000000002702

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,563
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Av over Monroeville Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Maple Av over Monroeville Avenue in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,563 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,822 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMaple Av
CrossesMonroeville Avenue
Location467001 over Monroe Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.40754, -79.82281
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,563 (2015)
Projected traffic8,822 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$102,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Av over Monroeville Avenue built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Av over Monroeville Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Maple Av over Monroeville Avenue carry?

About 8,563 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Maple Av over Monroeville Avenue?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Av over Monroeville Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.